Silent Knight

Night Fall #6.1

by Delilah Devlin

This story is loosely connected to the My Immortal Knight series.In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Noelle Moyaux questions her gift of sight until a chance encounter with a mysterious stranger during the Christmas holiday sets her on a path to save his soul.Magnus Thornton is a millennium-old vampire who has found evidence of an old foe's evil at work in the demolished city of New Orleans. Weary of the fight, he decides to greet the coming dawn after a night reveling in his favorite things—a bottle of Bordeaux and a willing woman.What starts as a night of sensual delights, ends in a revelation of mutual discovery when Noelle quickly creeps into his heart. The ancient vampire, so jaded from life he never speaks, must now persuade her to flee the city before it's too late.

Genres: Erotica, Paranormal, Vampires, Short Stories, Ebooks, Fiction, Adult

44 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 10, 2005

About the author

Delilah Devlin is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author with a rapidly expanding reputation for writing deliciously edgy stories with complex characters. Whether creating dark, erotically-charged paranormal worlds or richly descriptive westerns that ring with authenticity, Delilah Devlin “pens in uncharted territory that will leave the readers breathless and hungering for more…” www.DelilahDevlin.com

Reviews

[Marilyn Gamble · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interesting story.

This was interesting but very different. I really enjoyed this story. The characters were great also. This was well worth reading.

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

An intriguing story. While I'm sure a lot of the atmosphere of the story can only be truly appreciated by those who lived in New Orleans in the months after Katrina and worked to put their lives and city back together, still the feeling of desolation and weariness in the face of prolonged adversity comes through. While we get to learn at least the basics of Noelle's background and who she is, we never learn that much about Magnus, other than a few tantalizing glimpses that speak of a story that must be fascinating and compelling. What has he seen and lived through that has brought him to the point of being ready to meet the sun rather than face another night? We only get a general explanation that raises as many questions as it answers.

Of course, as an Ellora's Cave Quickie, the main point of the story is of course, the sex, however intriguing the story surrounding the sex is. And the sex in this story does not disappoint, if that is what you are looking for. Noelle and Magnus practically set the sheets on her hide-a-bed on fire with the heat they generate between them. The reluctant romance that blossoms between them (reluctant on his part at least, as love was the last thing he was looking for) adds to the heat, making it even more compelling.

In summary, an engaging quick read, that will satisfy both those interested in a short story that can give them something to think about, and those just looking for a steamy read.

[Lauren :) (Romance Novel Giveaways) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well this will sure keep you warm on a cold night!
First of all, I LOVED the ending. I was not expecting the book to end as it did, but I was SO happy because I'm a sap and I love endings like that!
Magnus was definitely tormented, and Delilah did a great job of translating his torment through the words of the story. I really liked him, and I think he would be a phenomenal hero of a longer novel.
All in all, this was a VERY hot, quick, read with lots of emotion packed into not a lot of pages. I will DEFINITELY read more books by Delilah!!!

[ButtonsMom2003 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short, scorchingly hot. I loved it!

Wow! This short story sure packed a punch; it was really hot. I won't restate the synopsis - it's right on target. If you are looking for a quick, super hot read this will certainly do the trick. It's a stand alone story but it also left me wanting more stories like it from this very versatile and creative author.

I've never read anything quite like this tale. Delilah Devlin you've hit this one out of the park! More, please.

[Tammy · Rating 5 out of 5]

A sexy short novella that will leave you wanting more. I loved Magnus, so enigmatic I can’t wait to learn more about him and why he was ready to end it all. Noelle so sweet but Magnus brings out her wild side. A sexy start to a wonderful new series.

[Lea Blottiaux · Rating 5 out of 5]

Definitely a Good Read

I enjoyed the story of Magnus and Noelle. It was a little sad at first but it had a sweet HEA. Definitely a good read.

[VAPL · Rating 5 out of 5]

Silent is the knight

It's was very well written and hot hot hot. With hope for their future. I love this author. And this series.

[Kathy Crouch · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good book

I was reading along not sure if I wanted to keep going or not. I enjoyed the story, though. Grab a copy and see if you can stop before the end.

[Celeste · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved, loved, loved this sweet short sexy story. I really hope in a future book I'll get a little bit more on Noelle and Magnus.

[DebA · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's not to be missed!

Wonderful stories like this save me from reader's burnout. The storytelling captured my attention. The pacing fit the story. It's not to be missed!

[annette colon · Rating 3 out of 5]

Short And Intense

Story was short and intense. Had potential of being a great story but it needed more. The story needed to be expanded.